North Carolina just became the latest state to publish their MPA on September 27, 2024. The plan, called All Ages, All Stages NC, was developed by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) in response to the state’s massive demographic shift. MPA development in North Carolina was sparked by Executive Order 280, signed by Governor Roy Cooper on May 2, 2023. The Executive Order established NC’s commitment to building an age-friendly state and called for a government-wide approach to identify solutions that can guide changes at the state level and ensure that North Carolina is ready to meet the needs of its rapidly aging population.
The 2024-2026 MPA goals include Supporting Older Adults and Their Families, Strengthening Communities for a Lifetime, Optimizing Health and Wellbeing, and Affording Aging. These goals are governed by priorities such as home and community based services, family caregiver support, housing, Adult Protective Services, age-friendly state and communities, long-term services and supports, workforce, and recognizing potential of all older adults. Read the full plan here.
